After the First Weekend of Voting, 7% of Eligible Voters Have Cast Their Ballots 

The City of Owen Sound is notifying the public that during the first weekend of voting in Owen Sound’s 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, 7% of eligible voters cast their ballots.

Voters are encouraged to vote early and avoid potential lineups at Election Centres. Don’t wait until the last opportunity to cast your ballot. Vote early and make your voice heard. With online and telephone voting available 24 hours per day during the voting period, voters are encouraged to plan, set a date and vote!

Voting continues until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, giving residents the flexibility to vote at a time and place that works best for them.

Election Centre Locations and Hours

To support voters throughout the election period, the City operates Election Centres where residents can:

• Register to vote or update voter information.

• Receive assistance with internet voting.

• Ask questions about the election process.

• Access voter support services.

• Vote independently. 

Election Centres are available during the voting period at the locations, dates and times noted in the chart below. Election officials will also be attending all long-term care and retirement facilities, the hospice, and the hospital. 

Election Website

Residents can find information about voter eligibility, how to vote, Election Centre locations and hours, and accessibility supports by visiting OwenSoundVotes.ca. 

For more information, please contact the Election Team at 519-370-7350 or elections@owensound.ca.

Quick Facts

• Voting opened at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. 

• Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. 

• Voting is available by internet or telephone from any location. 

• Election Centres provide support with voter registration, updating voter information, accessibility needs, voting assistance, and independent voting. 

• Additional election information is available at OwenSoundVotes.ca.

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